Dill is used to aid digestion and for calming the nerves. In some cultures, dill is used as a form of protection from witchcraft. There are also cultures that believe that bathing in dill can make a person irresistible to their lovers. Dill is compatible with the following foods: veal, tomatoes, chives, carrots, caraway, cabbage, beets, anise, seafood, potatoes, parsley, mint, fennel, eggs and cucumbers.